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02/28/2017 04:14:39 PM MST

Meet and Eat calendar for March 1 to 3

Here is the menu for the Fort Morgan and Brush Meet and Eat sites for Wednesday, March 1, to Friday, March 3. For Fort Morgan, call 970-380-7859 by 8 p.m. the night before for reservations. For the Fort Morgan Housing Authority meal site, call 970-867-6637 by 8 p.m. the night before for reservations. If you must cancel your meal, please do so by 8 a.m. the day of the meal. For the Brush site, call 970-842-4740 by 8 a.m. the day of the meal.

The Colorado Department of Transportation has the following area road closures or projects scheduled for work this week through March 4 in or around Morgan County, according to a CDOT news release.

• Interstate 76 eastbound/westbound between Hillrose and Atwood, milemarkers 108 to 145, through February. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with various lane closures for road work.

• U.S. Highway 6 eastbound/westbound from Morgan County line to Sterling, milemarkers 380.5 to 403, through February. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. East and westbound single-lane closures for crack sealing.

Fort Morgan's Riverside Cemetery will start its annual Spring Cleanup on Monday, March 13. To enable staff to do the best job possible, cemetery patrons are asked to remove all decorations not secured to the foundation of gravesites in the cemetery before Sunday, March 12.

Under city cemetery policy, any decorations or other items remaining around the foundation of the gravesite after that date will be removed by cemetery personnel. This includes any shepherd hooks and solar lights which are placed in the ground as well.

The cooperation of cemetery patrons is greatly appreciated and helps the staff do a better and more complete job of sprucing up the cemetery grounds for the spring season. Info: Call the cemetery office at 970-867-3908.

FMPD offering 'enhanced crime prevention services'

The Fort Morgan Police Department is initiating "enhanced crime prevention services" to help residents and businesses avoid becoming the victims of crime.

This program will be led by Community Resource Officer Roger Doll. He will visit with homeowners or business owners in Fort Morgan to develop a personalized crime prevention strategy for their home, business or family.

Another aspect of enhanced crime prevention is monitoring crime patterns in the city. When a pattern of crime is identified, Officer Doll will contact neighbors of crime victims to help prevent further victimization of those living in the area.

OverDrive, an "e-Book" service being offered by Fort Morgan Public Library, makes digital e-Books, audiobooks and streaming video available anytime, anywhere with a Fort Morgan library card.

Library card holders can borrow by visiting https://coloradodc.overdrive. com/, or go to www.cityoffortmorgan. com/library and click on the "Borrow e-Books & More" link on the right hand side of the page. To sign in, locate and choose the Fort Morgan Public Library from the list of libraries that belong to the OverDrive Across Colorado Digital Consortium. Then log in using your library card number and the four-digit PIN.

Users may browse and borrow titles and start reading, listening or watching on all major computers and devices, including smartphones, tablets and Kindles. Many titles can be enjoyed immediately on any device with an internet browser or downloaded into the free OverDrive app at http://app.overdrive. com/. All titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, so there are no late fees. Info: 970-542-4000.

Armory Rec Center on winter hours

The Fort Morgan Recreation Center has changed over to winter hours.

The winter schedule for the Armory Rec Center is:

Monday through Thursday - 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday - 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday - 8 a.m. to noon.

The Rec Center is located at 528 State St. Come down and enjoy the extended evening hours.

Sherman registration set for April 3

Sherman Early Childhood Center is getting ready for school registration for the 2017-18 school year.

Parents will be able to register their children on April 3 at the school from either 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or from 4 to 7 p.m. that day. They will need to bring birth certificates and current immunization records for the children being registered.

To enter kindergarten next fall, a child must be 5 years old by June 15, 2017. More info: Call 970-867-2998.

Fort Morgan Community Information & Program Guide released

Fort Morgan Recreation Department has released the 2017 edition of its annual guide for Community Information and Programs.

The 62-page brochure includes a variety of information about programs and services offered by the city. The primary focus is on recreational offerings, but information is also included on such things as library and museum services, volunteer opportunities, city facility rentals and general city information. The guide includes details on youth and adult sports programs planned for 2017, as well as information about Quail Dunes Golf Course, Riverside Pool and the Recreation Department.

Narconon reminds families that an intervention can be the difference between life and death for an addict. Interventions are powerful tools that can be used when an addict refuses to get help or seek treatment, according to Narconon.

To learn more about how to conduct an intervention for your loved one and save their life go to: www.narconon-suncoast.org/blog/the-power-of-an-intervention.html. Narconon offers information that can help with taking steps to overcome addiction in a family. For free screenings or referrals, call 877-841-5509.

Apply for Colorado Holstein Association scholarships

The Colorado Holstein Association has been aiding dairy youth since 1979 with scholarships for higher education. The association's scholarship committee is seeking applications for the 2017 year.

All high school graduating seniors who are junior or senior members of the Colorado Holstein Association are eligible to apply for the scholarship, which is for four years at a value of $4,000. Students are evaluated on their school achievement, youth activities, community/leadership activities and career goals.

Scholarship applications are due by March 15. To get an applications, contact committee chair Gertie Chapin at 970-645-2316.

Help available to weatherize homes

The Northeastern Colorado Association of Local Governments offers home weatherization services to low-income households in Morgan, Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Yuma, Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Lincoln and Weld counties, according to a news release.

For those who qualify, an energy audit is performed in the homes to determine the most cost-effective measures and repairs. Energy improvements are specific to each dwelling and may include: insulation, air sealing and appliance replacement. Additionally, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are provided to ensure safety in the home.

These services are available at no cost to households earning below 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline To find out if a home qualifies, 1-888-790-8351 ext. 230 or visit http://necalg.com/energy/weatherization.html.

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